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Home invasion arrest made

Mounties arrested two suspects in Strathcona County in relation to a reported armed home invasion, and stated they are no longer looking for a third individual as initially reported.

RCMP officers responded to a call regarding a home invasion in the rural Vegreville area around 4:45 a.m., said a Sunday news release.

About 30 minutes later, police found the suspects’ vehicle in Strathcona County and attempted to perform a traffic stop.

When the vehicle continued to move, police used a tire deflation device.

The vehicle then rammed into two police cars, the release stated.

Police took two suspects into custody.

Earlier in the day, RCMP had stated a third suspect fled on foot, but updated the statement to say they were no longer looking for a third individual and that they now believe only two people were involved.

While attempting to stop the vehicle, one officer discharged a firearm, police said, adding no one was injured.

Mounties were searching the area of Uncas, but now say there are no concerns for public safety.

Alberta’s police watchdog, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, was notified, but the RCMP will remain the investigators.